Texans sign former Pro Bowler Clabo to bolster line

The Texans signed veteran right tackle and former Pro Bowler Tyson Clabo on Wednesday to a two-year, $2.4 million contract.

The 6-6, 314-pounder will add much-needed depth to the team's offensive line and could challenge Derek Newton for the starting spot at right tackle.

Newton has been named the preseason starter, but he struggled at times last season and regularly was rotated out of the position during games. Clabo gives the Texans a reliable backup.

He started 101 games for Atlanta from 2006-12 and made the Pro Bowl in 2010.

Clabo spent 2013 with Miami, starting 15 games for an offense that ranked 26th out of 32 teams in rushing (90 yards per game) and 20th in passing (222.9).

Clabo, 32, previously crossed paths with several key Texans personnel, including general manager Rick Smith, offensive line coach Paul Dunn and director of pro personnel Brian Gaine. The Wake Forest product joined Denver in 2004 as an undrafted rookie and spent time with the New York Giants before joining Atlanta.

Clabo joins Will Yeatman as veteran linemen competing for playing time during training camp, which begins Saturday.

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